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08-12-2024

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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

What is Aperol?

The Myth About Restaurant Wine Markups

The 5 Worst Booze Ads of All Time

What’s The Difference Between Aperitifs And Digestifs?

At their most fundamental, the difference in the two drink categories seems clear: aperitifs come prior to a meal, and digestifs afterwards.

https://www.chowhound.com/1622933/difference-aperitif-vs-digestif/

Discover the complex flavor profile of gewürztraminer

Here’s how you pronounce gewürztraminer – it’s guh-VURTS-trah-MEE-ner.

https://www.elpasoinc.com/lifestyle/local_features/wine-s-talks-discover-the-complex-flavor-profile-of-gew-rztraminer/article_eb37b776-45b9-11ef-8618-638db9d96cb3.html

Wine with a Show—A New Wine Musical

The Off-Broadway “Winesday: The Wine Tasting Musical” offers wine tasting paired with musical fun

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/a-wine-tasting-musical

The 5 Worst Booze Ads of All Time

Obviously, the goal of any beer, wine, or liquor ad is to sell a product, and that’s usually accomplished by selling a lifestyle, too.

https://vinepair.com/articles/worst-alcohol-advertisements/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=13074fa71c-JULY_23_2024&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-13074fa71c-38937345&mc_cid=13074fa71c&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The History, Controversy, and Cultural Significance of Mixed Guinness Drinks

Mixing beer with soft drinks is a controversial subject given the reverence for certain brands. This is especially true of Guinness, and these adaptations seem cheekily created to sow social media division.

https://vinepair.com/articles/guinness-cocktails-history/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=13074fa71c-JULY_23_2024&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-13074fa71c-38937345&mc_cid=13074fa71c&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

How much longer can we continue packaging in the current wine bottles?

By now, people in the wine industry should be familiar with the idea that the biggest contributor to the carbon footprint of the wine industry is the glass bottles

http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2024/07/how-much-longer-can-we-continue.html

The Myth About Restaurant Wine Markups You Should Un-Learn

Do restaurants charge what seems like three or four times the wine’s cost just to make extra profits?

https://www.chowhound.com/1626715/restaurant-wine-markup-myth/

Eight in Ten Californians Certified for Sustainability

Almost two-thirds of the US state’s vineyards are farmed sustainably – and productivity is high.

https://www.meiningers-international.com/wine/news/eight-ten-californians-certified-sustainability

Italian Winemakers Are Rethinking Barolo’s Identity

For far too long we’ve been discussing Barolo in all the wrong ways.

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/wine/barolo-identity/

Contrasting Verdicchio And Montepulciano:

Exploring Italy’s Diverse Wine Landscapes

Explore the 5 essential differences between Verdicchio and Montepulciano, from hue and aroma to growing regions and pairings. Discover which wine suits you!

https://www.wineandnews.com/knowledge/what-is-the-difference-between-verdicchio-and-montepulciano

Americans’ Love of Tequila and Beer Is Deepening Mexico’s Water Crisis

As U.S. thirst for Mexican beer and spirits fuels industry growth, severe drought in the region complicates that success story and demands a more sustainable approach

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/americans-love-of-tequila-and-beer-is-deepening-mexicos-water-crisis/

New research explores alcohol’s impact on the heart

American Heart Association Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions 2024– Poster Abstracts Mo065 and Tu132

https://newsroom.heart.org/news/new-research-explores-alcohols-impact-on-the-heart

What’s driving wine’s structural decline?

IWSR analyses the drivers behind the long-term volume declines of the global wine market

https://www.theiwsr.com/whats-driving-wines-structural-decline/

Why biometric vending machines are taking over alcohol sales

Vending machines that use facial age estimation are now selling alcohol in Germany and the US, with the AI helping to inform ID checks.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/07/why-biometric-vending-machines-are-taking-over-alcohol-sales/

Saturation and Consolidation Squeeze US Wine Market

Independent Wineries Struggle as US Wine Market Reshapes

https://www.vinetur.com/en/2024071980853/saturation-and-consolidation-squeeze-us-wine-market.html

Widow Clicquot Review: Haley Bennett Stuns as the Grande Dame of Champagne

Widow Clicquot tells the empowering true story of an indomitable woman who overcame grief, war, and an oppressive patriarchy to leave a legacy that continues today.

https://movieweb.com/widow-clicquot-review/

What is mezcal? Everything you need to know about the popular agave spirit

With mezcal, one could spend an entire lifetime learning about the stuff, but let’s start with the essentials.

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/what-is-mezcal/

Get to Know White Bordeaux

These diverse bottlings are just as worthy of applause as their red-hued brethren.

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/ratings/wine-ratings/white-wine-ratings/white-bordeaux/

The Secret to Smelling Wine Like a Pro? Use the Three-Tier Aroma System

Learn to identify the most common scent groups found in a wine’s bouquet and how they can help you choose a better bottle.

https://www.foodandwine.com/wine-aromas-explained-8682871

TTB ESTABLISHES CONTRA COSTA AVA AND EXPANDS CENTRAL COAST AND SAN FRANCISCO BAY AVAS

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) officially approved the establishment of the Contra Costa Viticultural Area along with modifications to the San Francisco Bay and Central Coast Viticultural Areas in March of 2024, with the ruling becoming effective on April 15th 2024.

https://contracosta.news/2024/06/14/ttb-establishes-contra-costa-ava-and-expands-central-coast-and-san-francisco-bay-avas/

Study looks at if the French Paradox of a glass of wine a day is actually a myth

The French paradox, popularized in the 1990s, claimed red wine helps explain why France has relatively low rates of heart disease

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/glass-of-wine-a-day-b2585734.html

THE BIGGEST CALIFORNIA WINERY YOU NEVER HEARD OF

They produce just shy of a million cases of wine a year. That makes them the 25th largest winery in California. They market with ten brands.

https://www.thechalkreport.com/post/the-biggest-california-winery-you-never-heard-of

Can you guess which ten states have the fewest wineries?

Discover Hidden Wine Gems in America’s Lesser-Known States

https://everythingontap.com/posts/can-you-guess-which-ten-states-have-the-fewest-wineries-01j3e24hqy30

There are a lot of misconceptions about Zinfandel wine — we clear them up

It’s time to get reacquainted with Zinfandel.

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/zinfandel-wine-guide/

Is this the next big drinking trend?

New data has revealed that 63% of British Gen Z consumers are seeking ‘baby’ versions of their favorite alcoholic drink.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2024/07/is-this-the-next-big-drinking-trend/

Chile introduces health guidelines on drinks packaging

Chile’s Ministry of Health has introduced new regulations that mean that drinks producers have to label products destined for the domestic market with warnings about the dangers of alcohol.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/07/chile-introduces-health-guidelines-on-drinks-bottles/

Alcohol Industry Panics as Healthier Habits Cut Sales

Industry reps cite a “war on alcohol,” but consumer attitudes suggest a cultural shift toward less drinking

https://www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/alcohol-industry-panics-healthier-habits-cut-sales

Large California wine producer files for bankruptcy, to sell assets

Vintage Wine Estates , one of the largest U.S. wine producers, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Wednesday, citing overexpansion, too much debt and a surplus of grapes as wine drinkers emerging from pandemic lockdowns drank less.

https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/large-california-wine-producer-files-bankruptcy-sell-assets-2024-07-24/

Turns Out You’re Adding Ice To Your Wine Bucket All Wrong

While different wines are best at different temperatures, no wine is truly enjoyable when it’s as warm as room temperature.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1624480/proper-way-to-chill-wine-in-bucket/

In Your Booze-Free Era? Here’s What to Know About Dealcoholized Wine (Which Isn’t the Same as Non-Alcoholic Wine, BTW)

Whether you’re looking to lower your alcohol consumption or want an alternative to your traditional glass of wine, among other reasons, here’s what you need to know about dealcoholized wine from a sommelier, OB/GYN, and registered dietitians.

https://www.wellandgood.com/what-is-dealcoholized-wine/

Champagne limits yields to below 290m bottles for 2024

Growers and producers in Champagne have agreed to cap the number of grapes that can be made into sparkling wine from this year’s harvest to ensure that the vintage yields fewer than 290 million bottles, which is one of the lowest levels seen this century.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/07/champagne-limits-yields-to-below-290m-bottles-for-2024/

Don’t Ruin Your Whiskey Tasting Because Of This Sniffing Mistake

Whiskey tasting at a distillery is a fun, stress-free way to discover unique brands and flavors with friends or fellow enthusiasts

https://www.thetakeout.com/1628491/sniffing-mistake-ruin-whiskey-tasting/

Why You Should – But Probably Won’t – Drink Older Wines

Plus: Recommended wines from Compton Family, Soléna, The Walls and a spectacular bargain brand

https://paulgregutt.substack.com/p/why-you-should-but-probably-wont?utm_medium=newsletter

Wine Brands That Use The Highest And Lowest Quality Ingredients

Some of these additives are more commonplace than others; for example, the likes of various animal products have been used as fining agents in wine for centuries, like isinglass derived from fish swim bladders.

https://www.mashed.com/1628175/wine-brands-use-highest-lowest-quality-ingredients/

6 Anheuser-Busch beers most people don’t realize the company owns

Some of your favorite beers are under AB InBev’s umbrella

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/anheuser-busch-beers/

The Bartender-Approved Way to Make Cheap Beer Taste 10x Better

It just takes one ingredient that we know you have in your kitchen.

https://parade.com/food/salt-in-beer

What is Aperol? The bittersweet Italian liqueur your home bar needs

It’s time to learn about Aperol

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/what-is-aperol/

Is Your Tequila Sustainable?

This Is How You Know.

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/basics/how-its-made/sustainable-tequila/

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CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*, SWS, OWE, IWM*

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Liquor Industry Week In Review

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This Weeks Highlights:

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US Distributors Awash with Wine

What is soju?

On Nutrition: Sugar in wine?

Is the global wine slump almost solely due to China?

Quite a number of wine commentators have looked at this situation, but not all of them are despondent.

http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2024/07/is-global-wine-slump-almost-solely-due.html

What Is A Whiskey Stone, And What Does It Really Do To Your Drink?

After all, rocks generally don’t belong in drinks unless they’re of the ice variety. But in this case, you might want to reconsider.

https://www.chowhound.com/1614361/what-is-whiskey-stone/

Are You Drinking Your Rosé Correctly?

The experts share their top tips

https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/food-and-drink/how-to-drink-rose/

Do not talk about what younger consumers think about wine unless you’re under 30

In fact, in the fine dining side of the hospitality industry it has always been an accepted fact that most of your guests, in no matter what era and no matter what generation, fall in older age spectrums. These are are always your primary wine consumers.

https://www.lodiwine.com/blog/Do-not-talk-about-what-younger-consumers-think-about-wine-unless-you-re-under-30

Meet the French Winemaker Who Is Betting Big on Orange Wine

Gérard Bertrand has become a leading figure in the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region in southern France, championing sustainable practices like organic and biodynamic winemaking.

https://observer.com/2024/07/gerard-bertrand-winemaker-south-of-france-orange-wine/

Cava Reclaims Its Identity and Charts a New Way Forward

Cava is made, not like Prosecco, which is force-carbonated, but like Champagne, using secondary fermentation in the bottle to produce its bubbles.

https://imbibemagazine.com/cava-reclaims-its-identity-and-charts-a-new-way-forward/

What you need to know about cult Napa Valley wines

Praised by critics and pursued by collectors, cult Cabernet Sauvignon wines from Napa Valley represent Californian winemaking at its best.

https://cnaluxury.channelnewsasia.com/experiences/cult-napa-valley-wines-245686

10 BEST BEERS FOR DIABETICS 

We all know someone who has been diagnosed as diabetic. And some of them are beer fans who have to watch their alcohol and carb intake, which can make things difficult.

https://www.americancraftbeer.com/beer-news-10-best-beers-for-diabetics-anheuser-busch-debuts-us-farmed-beer-labels/

Will the rise of Ozempic be bad for booze?

The increasing use of appetite suppressing GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic could trigger a rise in demand for lower-calorie and no- and low-alcohol drinks, according to a new report

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/07/will-the-rise-of-ozempic-be-bad-for-booze/

Survey Reveals Costco’s Most Popular Alcohol by State

Whiskey, gin, and wine are favorites amongst Costco customers across the country.

https://www.mensjournal.com/news/costo-most-popular-alcohol-survey

How To Pair Wine With Vegan Pizza

To “cheese” or not to “cheese?” That may be the main question with vegan pizza and, in some cases, the answer could be determined by where you’re purchasing the pizza.

=https://www.mashed.com/1613055/wine-vegan-pizza-pairing-expert/

STUDY FINDS THAT YOU SHOULD DRINK SPECIFIC AMOUNTS OF SPECIFIC TYPES OF ALCOHOL FOR MAXIMUM HEALTH

“THESE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES UNDER SAFE DOSES EXHIBITED A PROTECTIVE EFFECT AGAINST CONDITIONS LIKE DIABETES, DEPRESSION, DEMENTIA, EPILEPSY, LIVER CIRRHOSIS, AND OTHER DIGESTIVE DISEASES.”

https://futurism.com/neoscope/moderate-specific-alcohol-consumption-healthy

Sorry, California. No One Wants Your Cheap Bulk Wine Anymore.

Amid reports of a “grape apocalypse,” a reckoning in California wine country.

https://www.newwinereview.com/culture/california-cheap-bulk-wine/?nab=0

A quick guide to French wine crus

We’ll help you understand French wine labels

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/quick-guide-to-french-wine-crus/

Demand for nonalcoholic beer is hitting a fever pitch. Booze companies are leaning in.

One of the biggest players in the industry recently raised another $50 million in funding

https://theweek.com/culture-life/food-drink/nonalcoholic-beer-trend-liquor

Does singer Taylor Swift impact wine sales trends?

Taylor Swift enjoys drinking wine on occasion, with sauvignon blanc and pinot grigio white wines as two of her favorites.

https://news.wine.co.za/news.aspx?NEWSID=43749\

Bledsoe Wine Estates Continues Expansion with New Tasting Room in the Southern Walla Walla Valley for its Bledsoe Family Winery

Construction of the new tasting room, located off Pepper’s Bridge Road, will begin in Spring 2025. The new tasting room comes on the heels of opening its Bledsoe McDaniels winery in Oregon’s Willamette Valley last spring

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bledsoe-wine-estates-continues-expansion-with-new-tasting-room-in-the-southern-walla-walla-valley-for-its-bledsoe-family-winery-302195145.html

Red wine with fish revisited

From the chapter: Cooking up storms

https://randycaparoso.substack.com/p/red-wine-with-fish-revisited?utm_campaign=post&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1SG5mp61TGcdl7G6sPkosS6h0e4QYdEAH_uteGwaBJ_nE1HXv_VTeL8-E_aem_XUSvyE_4y9sp4S8TaZO_Kg

Alcohol is driving a half-dozen types of cancer in the U.S., study finds

Alcohol came in third, with 5% of cases in men and women over 30 attributable to drinking — perhaps a surprising result to the public, given low awareness of the links between drinking and cancer.

https://www.statnews.com/2024/07/11/alcohol-cancer-causes-smoking-obesity/

Disgraced Champagne Producer Jailed

Being jailed for fraud in Morocco is just the latest in a line of legal issues for one former Champagne producer.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2024/07/disgraced-champagne-producer-jailed

Why Winemakers Are Abandoning Geographical Indications

Since their earliest modern manifestations in the first half of the past century, geographical indications (GIs) have been instrumental in shaping people’s understanding of wine.

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/industry-news/geographical-indications-opting-out/

Does wine go bad? It’s not quite as simple as you may think

How long can you keep that bottle of wine for?

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/does-wine-go-bad/

“How Do You Price Your Wine List?”

So, how have they adjusted their pricing models? We asked a number of top wine buyers in New York.

https://punchdrink.com/articles/wine-list-menu-price-sommeliers/

Champagne and Prosecco Drinkers — This Spanish Wine Region Makes Bubbly You’ll Love

In a shift away from Cava, pioneer winemakers are shaking up — and defining — the “new” Catalonia.

https://www.foodandwine.com/spanish-sparkling-wine-catalonia-8676068

Was Red Stripe Actually Born in Illinois?

Red Stripe lager is inextricably linked to Jamaican drinking culture. But after a quick dive into the beer’s past, we’ve surfaced with some strange news: There’s evidence out there that suggests the alleged birthplace of island-centric Red Stripe may actually be the Midwest.

https://vinepair.com/articles/red-stripe-lager-origin-debate/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=4193afaf31-JULY_11_2024&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-4193afaf31-38937345&mc_cid=4193afaf31&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

A High-Tech ‘Beer Printer’ From Belgium Wants to Digitize the Drinking Experience

Since then, members of the public have been able to sample lager; blonde, brown, and triple ales; and IPA made by the small countertop device at trade fairs and other events in Belgium

https://vinepair.com/articles/onetap-machine-beer-printer/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=4193afaf31-JULY_11_2024&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-4193afaf31-38937345&mc_cid=4193afaf31&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Why Wine-Lovers (and Everyone Else) Are Obsessed With Italy

The pair are writing a book that explores and explains the subject and why it has never been more important—not just to Italy, but to the world.

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/podcasts/italianality-in-wine/

Abruzzo Wine Region

Located a two-hour drive east of Rome, Abruzzo extends from the snow-capped Apennine Mountains to the balmy Adriatic Sea. This marvelously scenic region offers summits and seacoast, medieval castles and clifftop villages—all with far fewer tourists than many better-known Italian vacation destinations. Wine-wise, it is practically synonymous with its famous namesake: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. The region encompasses two DOCGs, seven DOCs and nine IGPs.

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/region/abruzzo/

THE STATE OF THE BOOZE BUSINESS: WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD?

The U.S. is currently in a period of transformation, with widespread shifts in most businesses. The alcohol industry stands out as it undergoes changes that are not only fundamental but also unique, driven by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and shifting demographics.

https://www.boozebusiness.com/the-state-of-the-booze-business-what-does-the-future-hold

A Vine Pest Has Been Found in Switzerland, Raising the Alarm

The rapacious Japanese beetle, first spotted in Europe in 2014, has made it to the German border, close to a major wine-growing region.

https://www.meiningers-international.com/wine/news/vine-pest-has-been-found-switzerland-raising-alarm

Wine Biology 101

We look at the grape vine and the grape itself and their anatomy so to help us better understand not only where wine comes from but also what aspects of its anatomy impacts terroir

https://verovino.com/vero-blog/anatomy-grape-vine-vineyards-parts-wine-education

Spirits set to overtake wine as global drinking habits change

The report, whose predictions came from Oxford Economics and alcohol market research firm IWSR, said 2.67 billion cases of spirits were sold in 2022, almost as many as the 2.8 billion cases of wine sold that year.

https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/spirits-set-overtake-wine-global-drinking-habits-change-2024-07-10/

Could drinking IPAs be good for you?

Drinking IPAs in moderation has shown it does not have an adverse effect on health, according to a new study.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/07/could-drinking-ipas-be-good-for-you/

Chile’s 2024 harvest: Long but outstanding

Chile’s winemakers can finally put their feet up, after one of the latest harvests in more than a decade, but one of the most promising for quality. It was also exceptionally long — spanning over four months. Amanda Barnes reports.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/07/chiles-2024-harvest-long-but-outstanding/

ID please. Should kids be able to buy nonalcoholic beer, wine and mocktails?

This emerging beverage category grew steadily in the past few years and received a major boost during the pandemic; it’s now worth upwards of $500 million a year in the U.S., according to the industry trade group Adult Non-Alcoholic Beverage Association.

https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/07/09/nx-s1-5033083/non-alcoholic-beer-wine-mocktails-age-limits

Why short wine lists make sense

Why do restaurateurs feel compelled to put out wine lists of biblical proportions in order to find love and self-respect?

https://randycaparoso.substack.com/p/why-short-wine-lists-make-sense

Did you know Mexico has a state-recognized tequila department?

Mexico has a federal tequila department

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/mexico-tequila-department/

What Kind Of Liquor Is Crown Royal, Anyway?

But what, exactly, is it? The short answer is that it’s a blended Canadian whisky, but there’s a slightly more complicated and ultimately fascinating explanation that goes along with it.

https://www.thedailymeal.com/1618372/what-liquor-is-crown-royal-whisky/

Drinking One Beer Per Day Can Cut Life Expectancy, Study Reveals

Drinking one alcoholic beverage a day can reduce the consumer’s life expectancy by two-and-a-half months, according to new research by an expert on substance use.

https://www2.cbn.com/news/health/drinking-one-beer-day-can-cut-life-expectancy-study-reveals

On Nutrition: Sugar in wine?

So…how much sugar is in wine? According to the United States Department of Agriculture, an average 5-ounce glass of “dry” wine has 1 to 2 grams of residual sugar, a miniscule amount. A “sweet” or dessert wine may contain 5 or more grams of unfermented sugar, which is about a teaspoon

https://www.gmtoday.com/health/on-nutrition-sugar-in-wine/article_3bc25ff6-405c-11ef-81f5-e34384198ab1.html

New Duckhorn

Decoy Limited is launching a new Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon. Retailing at $30, the newcomer includes fruit from Decoy’s 289-acre estate vineyard in the San Miguel District as well as sourced grapes from the Adelaida, Creston, Estrella, and Templeton Gap sub-AVAs. Paso Robles has become the second-largest appellation for luxury Cabernet Sauvignon in Circana channels, making up 21.5% of dollar sales in the 52 weeks through May 12. According to Impact Databank, Decoy Limited jumped 35% to 166,000 cases in the U.S. Market last year.

The Countries That Drink the Most Wine

Despite several countries reporting relatively high levels of wine consumption, an overwhelming number report no consumption at all.

https://vinepair.com/articles/countries-drink-most-wine-map/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=c712388600-JULY_16_2024&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-c712388600-38937345&mc_cid=c712388600&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

What is soju? Everything you need to know about the world’s most popular liquor

Get on the soju bandwagon

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/what-is-soju/

Boozy Popsicles Are The Chill Way To Enjoy Beer This Summer

The real trick to making beer popsicles lies in — get this! — opening the can (or bottle).

https://www.thetakeout.com/1617963/boozy-beer-popsicles-summer/

Non-alcohol beer sales outpace total Beer in the US as the moderation trend continues

Sales of alcohol-free beer are flourishing in the US On Premise, the latest data from CGA by NIQ’s OPM (On Premise Measurement) solution reveals.

https://cgastrategy.com/non-alcohol-beer-sales-outpace-total-beer-in-the-us-as-the-moderation-trend-continues/

How Neuroscience Can Change The Wine Marketing Game

In terms of its marketing success, the wine industry has long lagged behind many others.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizazimmerman/2024/07/19/how-neuroscience-can-change-the-wine-marketing-game/

While wine consumption in the U.S. slumps, American appreciation of wine grows unabated

Since the start of the year (2024) the media has besieged wine consumers with bad news about the state of wine in America. American wine consumption is down, at least in terms of per capita and total gallons. Yet enthusiasm for wine across the country is greater than ever. Let’s discuss…

https://www.lodiwine.com/blog/While-wine-consumption-in-the-U-S–slumps–Americans-are-drinking-as-fast-as-they-can

Who is the online wine consumer?

IWSR data highlights the marked differences in online wine consumer behavior and demographics across markets

https://www.theiwsr.com/who-is-the-online-wine-consumer/

Pairing Books & Wine

Have you ever noticed how your most memorable conversations about wine and about literature can sound much the same?

https://www.france44.com/f44-news/pairing-books-wine/

Pinot Grigio Is Great, Actually

Wine snobs may look down upon Pinot Grigio, but there’s far more to the varietal than the bulk-produced brands lead many to believe.

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/ratings/wine-ratings/white-wine-ratings/pinot-gris-ratings/pinot-grigio-wine/

Can You Really Make Money by Investing in Wine?

As collectors buy up fine wines, the line between special occasion bottles and investments has never been blurrier.

https://www.foodandwine.com/investing-in-fine-wine-8679725

The Last Stop Your Visitors Make Before Buying Your Wines

If you manage marketing for your winery, you may not pay much attention to your About page. But your About page is often where your users decide whether to buy your wines.

It’s time your About page started doing its job.

https://winechemistry.biz/the-last-stop-before-buying-your-wine/

Why Is the U.S. Wine Industry Ignoring Central America and the Caribbean?

Picture this: a region boasting a population of over 92 million, an expanding middle class, and soaring wine purchases.

https://vinepair.com/articles/us-wine-industry-ignores-caribbean-basin/?utm_source=AfternoonBrief&utm_medium=newsletter

US Distributors Awash with Wine

The arteries of the world’s largest wine market are clogged with thousands of brands that are proving hard to sell.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2024/07/us-distributors-awash-with-wine

What Do Wine Pros Serve at Weddings?

Wine has a way of fueling warm moments at weddings.

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/basics/how-to-serve/best-wines-for-a-wedding/

Couples Who Share Drinking Habits Stay Together—And Live Longer

Study finds that shared alcohol consumption benefits our overall health and longevity

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/couples-who-share-drinking-habits-live-longer-wine-and-health-study

How to Tell Your Server You Hate the Wine You Ordered (Without Sounding Like a Jerk)

Long wine lists can be daunting. Beyond the hard-to-pronounce names and esoteric grape varieties, the hefty price tags on restaurant bottle menus add extra pressure to make the right choice

https://vinepair.com/articles/how-to-send-wine-back-explainer/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=8e49d004d9-JULY_18_2024&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-8e49d004d9-38937345&mc_cid=8e49d004d9&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Why This Overlooked Ingredient Has a Huge Effect on Beer

Hint: You come into contact with it every single day.

https://www.foodandwine.com/how-does-water-impact-beer-8678176

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